Sexy heels are guaranteed to catch the eye of that special guy you’re crushing on. They also offer a huge boost of confidence to your self-esteem. But they can be painful, especially after a full day of wearing them. These’re some tips to help you wear sexy heels all day long without suffering.

## 1. Beware of Strappy Numbers

Strappy heels are gorgeous but they’re almost always very painful. In fact, I think they’re the worst offenders of all high heels. Not only is your foot hurting from wearing a heel but you’ve got little straps cutting into you. But all shoes aren’t created equal; there’re some strappy heels that don’t immediately induce pain. Just be sure to keep your receipt in case they don’t work out for you.

## 2. Know Your (Height) Limits

Every woman is different. Some only want to wear a kitten heel while others crave stilettos. A lot of it depends on what heel you can comfortably wear. Once you figure that out, shopping for heels is a lot easier. You can zero in on the exact height you’re looking for.

## 3. Practice Good Posture

This sounds silly but it truly makes a difference in how heels feel on your feet. If you’re not standing up straight, you’re not going to walk correctly. This gives you a higher risk of foot pain. Good posture is something that doesn’t get the attention it should these days and we pay for it. Injuries resulting from improper posture are on the rise and that includes poor posture while wearing heels.

## 4. Consider Wedges

The feelings women have about wedges seem to be quite divided. There’s Camp Wedge and Camp Anti-Wedge so either you love ‘em or you hate ‘em. If you love them (like I do) then consider wearing them more. They’re way easier on your feet than other types of heels. They give you more support for your foot to rest on, cutting down on the heel hangover you’re going to have afterwards.

## 5. Try before You Buy

Don’t buy heels without trying them on first! Trying them on can save you the hassle of returning them or worse yet, keeping them and wearing them anyways. Trying them on before you buy is helpful. If they hurt you in the store then you know they’re going to kill you after a full day in them.

## 6. Switch over to Ballroom Shoes

Another option you can try to wear sexy heels without pain is to try ballroom shoes, or dance shoes. These shoes were constructed much differently than a regular high heel. They’re pretty without being as rigid as regular heels. They’re constructed with comfort in mind since dancers can’t be worried about pain when they’re dancing. I actually plan to purchase a pair of ballroom shoes soon to see how they fare when worn as regular heels.

## 7. Learn the Proper Technique for Walking in Heels